Red Sword-grass (Xylena vetusta, (Hübner, [1813]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 24-29mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus), sedges (Carex spp.), rushes (Juncus spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, September-November and March-late May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Moorland, heathland, damp woodland and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.209 (BF2241) Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta, (Hübner, [1813])

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